November 11, 2025
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Social Security Matters – Should I Take Social Security Now, Or At Age 70?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However,…
Social Security Matters – Should My Spouse Be Getting Half Of My Social Security Amount?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from…
Social Security Matters – Can My Wife Get Her Full Spousal Benefit At 62, Or Must She Wait?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I’m 64 and my wife is 62. If my wife starts her own benefit now, she will get about $700…
Social Security Matters – What Is The Formula For Deciding When To Claim?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I am curious about the “formula” to decide when to take Social Security while still working. I am past the…
You Decide: Is The National Debt Still A Big Worry?
By Mike Walden When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about “the debt” — meaning the national debt — in six years. If anything, concerns about the national debt have increased recently.…
Social Security Matters – Why Can’t I Get My Social Security Payment Plus My Railroad Pension From My Ex-Spouse?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Dear Rusty: I have a question. I now get a Railroad Pension from my ex-husband. I did not know it was from…
Social Security Matters – Can I Switch To A Taxi Driver Job Without Hurting My Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Dear Rusty: I opted to draw my Social Security retirement benefit early and work part-time. The company I work for has…
Social Security Matters – Can My Husband Work Part Time And Collect Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I am writing to you on behalf of my husband. His intentions are to go part time as of…
Old North State Food Hall Now Offering Gourmet Desserts And Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
Crafty Cow Desserts and Spice Me Up Now Serving SELMA – Lorie Jones, General Manager of Old North State Food Hall invited members of Activate Selma and the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce to a ribbon-cutting marking the official opening…
Harnett County Receives A Permanent Replica Of The Charters Of Freedom
HARNETT COUNTY – A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place on May 31st in Lillington, as the nation’s 71st Charters of Freedom setting was formally dedicated at 455 McKinney Parkway. This setting, the 43rd of its kind in…
